2016 Faces of Hawai‘i
(Special Promotional Section) Learn more about prominent Hawai‘i leaders and businesses in this special-section black-and-white photo essay.
Author: Site Staff
April 2016: Table of Contents
Features on the cover: Books photo by Aaron Yoshino. Styling by Kristin Lipman and Kelsey Ige. Giving Peace a Chance in Waikīkī High-ranking officials from different nations meet in Waikīkī to sort out their problems, incognito. by don wallace How Hawai‘i Charmed Mark Twain…
9 Awesome Things That Happened at the Reyn Spooner Shop a Le‘a Fashion Show
Presented by Reyn Spooner: Can every Thursday be a fashion show Thursday?
See the New Spring/Summer Collection by Reyn Spooner This Week at Shop a Le‘a
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6 Fun Things That Happened at Kāhala Mall’s Unlock Your Style
Presented by Kāhala Mall: Relive the moment from the VIP shopping event.
You Don’t Want to Miss Kāhala Mall’s Unlock Your Style for Sweet Sales
Presented by Kāhala Mall: Sips, sweets, sales? We’ve struck gold.
March 2016: Table of Contents
Features On the cover: Marcus Mariota, one of HONOLULU Magazine’s Islanders of the Year. Photo by Aaron Yoshino. Photo retouching by Michael Brittain. Spring Fashion: Into the Woods This year’s spring fashions take us on a fantastical journey through the looking glass with…
Enter to Win a VIP Concert Experience to Taimane’s Hawai‘i Theatre Debut
HONOLULU Magazine takes you to the front row and beyond for Taimane’s debut concert at the Hawai‘i Theatre on Friday, March 25.
2016 Best Dentists in Hawai‘i
HONOLULU Magazine helps you find the dentist you need, whether it’s for a routine checkup or more specialized work. They come highly recommended, by other dentists, who know their work best.
A Look Back at the Islanders of the Year From Years Past
The Islanders of the Year have always been an eclectic mix. Over the course of the series’ first 18-year run, HONOLULU made some high-impact and provocative choices.
Bathe Your Skin in ‘Au‘au Hawai‘i’s Macadamia Nut Soaps and Beauty Oils
Reinvigorate your bath routine.
A New Dating App Helps You Find Your Perfect Match
(Sponsored) This new app lives in the moment and bases your matches on common traits such as shared frequented locations.
Weekend Getaway: Relax at the Sheraton Waikīkī
(Sponsored) Spend a weekend at the Sheraton Waikīkī.
Enter For Your Chance to Win a $1,000 Private Shopping Experience at Max Mara
(Sponsored) Attend an exclusive event at Max Mara Waikīkī on Feb. 10.
Good Recipes for a Great Cause
(Sponsored) Proceeds from the HouseMart Eats cookbook benefit United Way.
February 2016: Table of Contents
Features Shark! on the cover: Photo by Ocean Ramsey. Shark attacks have spiked 56 percent over the past four years. Folks on O‘ahu and the Neighbor Islands are nervously asking why. HONOLULU dives deep to find out what’s going on, and…
This Upgraded Kailua Beachside Property is a Rare Gem
(Sponsored) Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices ensured this home's perfection for its new owners.
January 2016: Table of Contents
Features The Sour Poi Awards On the cover: Ramen from Lucky Belly, one of this year’s Hale-‘Aina-Award-winning restaurants. Photo by Steve Czerniak. Celebrating the best of the worst of 2015—the strange, the stupid and the scandalous. by michael keany and robbie dingeman Vegan Dates…
The Best Lawyers in Hawai‘i 2016
As the number of legal specialties here—87!—attests, life is complicated. But there’s no need to face those complications without an advocate.
Hawai‘i Lawyers of the Year 2016
Who is the best of the best? Says Best Lawyers, “The lawyers being honored as ‘Lawyers of the Year’ were selected because they received particularly high ratings from most of their peers. In some cases, they also received particularly effusive…
Extraordinary Beachfront Estate in Kailua
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Grant the Wishes of These Hawai‘i Children by Participating in Jingle Rock Run 2015
(Sponsored) The 2015 Jingle Rock Run will be on Sunday, Dec. 20.
Holiday Gift Guide December 2015
(Sponsored) 44 ideas for holiday gifts.
Kāhala Mall 2015: Holiday Inspiration
(Sponsored) Your guide to one-stop shopping. Discover holiday fashions, ecofriendly and made-in-Hawai‘i gifts, and a range of stocking stuffers for him, her, kids and co-workers at Kāhala Mall.
December 2015: Table of Contents
Features The Everything Guide to Local Chocolate On the cover: Photo by Steve Czerniak. Chocolate cake from the Alley Restaurant at ‘Aiea Bowl. Chocolate drizzled by executive chef Shane Masutani. Hawai‘i is the only U.S. state that grows cacao commercially, and…
A Lanikai Gem with Stunning Ocean Views
(Sponsored) Your next home could be a stone's throw away from the illustrious Lanikai beach.
Celebrate the Season with Impeccable Taste
(Sponsored) we welcome you and your loves to the pink palace.
Holiday Gift Guide 2015
(Sponsored) 41 ideas for holiday gifts and stocking stuffers.
November 2015: Table of Contents
ON THE COVER: FOREVER MOVING LIKE THE OCEAN, YET, ROOTED IN RICH HISTORY, HAWAI‘I FASHION DRAWS INSPIRATION FROM ITS PEOPLE, CULTURE AND NATURAL BEAUTY Mauka: TOP AND PENCIL SKIRT, CUSTOM DESIGNS BY ALLISON IZU SONG. MEREDITH HANH TATUM RING, $97, SPIKE RING, $74, RICHES KĀHALA, KĀHALA MALL,…
2015 Cartier Grand Re-Opening
Cartier celebrated the grand re-opening of its new boutique in the Ala Moana Center on Wednesday, Oct. 28.
Women’s Health
(Sponsored) Since Breast Cancer Awareness month began in 1985, October has become the time of year to shed light on women’s health issues. Learn about some of the new and innovative ways O‘ahu healthcare providers are helping women look and feel their best.
Join Us For an Only at the Royal Hawaiian
(Sponsored) Celebrate in costume under the stars.
Start Planning With These Creative Holiday Gift Ideas From Ben Franklin
(Sponsored) Ben Franklin Crafts is the place to go for all your holiday ideas and supplies.
Hawai‘i Restaurant Association’s 9th Annual Hall of Fame
(Sponsored) The association is here to help Hawai‘i’s restaurant, food-service and hospitality industries.
About the Hawai‘i Restaurant Association
About the Hawai‘i Restaurant Association The Hawai‘i Restaurant Association (HRA) is the leading advocate for Hawai‘i’s food-service industries. A nonprofit trade association that works side-by-side with the National Restaurant Association and the National Restaurant Association Education Foundation, HRA represents, educates and promotes…
October 2015: Table of Contents
Features Facing the Silver Tsunami On the cover: Photo by Aaron Yoshino. Model: Diane Lee. A wave of graying boomers will change the way we live and age in the Islands. No surprise, we’re finding our own ways of facing the…
2015 Hawai‘i Top Doctors
Our annual doctor listing is popular with readers looking for a good resource for those all-important medical decisions.
Documenting a Day in the Life in Our Community
(Sponsored) Celebrating more than 95 years of your donations changing lives in Hawai‘i.
Open House Pick of the Week: Beachfront, Kailua Style
(Sponsored) This luxurious beachfront home brings the best of Hawaiʻi to your doorstep.
Weekend Picks : 6 Stylish Ideas For What to Eat, Shop and Do
Here's what Lei Chic is looking forward to this weekend.
Open House Pick of the Week: Relaxed Island Home Set on Golf Course
(Sponsored) Wide-open fairways and Lanikai views create the perfect setting for this Kailua house.
A Legendary Cocktail in a Legendary Setting
(Sponsored) Join us at The Royal Hawaiian, A Luxury Collection Resort’s Mai Tai Bar.
September 2015: Table of Contents
Features The Zippy’s Seniors Club On the cover: Photo by Odeelo Dayondon, lettering by Elizabeth Baddeley, hand cast by Dr. Thomas Kane of Kane Orthopedic Institute, hand model: Matthew Ing. Growing old over the decades: alone, with loved ones, with the…
2016 Listing of Private Schools
With the large number and variety of private schools in Hawai‘i, you may find yourself asking, Just where do I start? Look no further than the following list. The 116 schools and two colleges in our chart are organized alphabetically by island, along with each school’s contact information and other important data.
August 2015: Table of Contents
Features Carmageddon On the cover: Honolulu’s traffic is second-worst in the nation. Is it ever going to get any better? Photo: Aaron Yoshino Honolulu traffic is the second-worst in the nation. How did it get this bad? And is there…
A Feast For Your Senses at The Royal Hawaiian
(Sponsored) Join us for ‘Aha‘Aina, A Royal Hawaiian Lu‘āu.
HouseMart: Serving Our Community Since 1951
(Sponsored) HouseMart builds its success through serving the community.
2016 Hawai‘i Private School Guide
Photo: Karen DB Photography A Message From First Hawaiian Bank Selecting where you want your child to go to school can be one of the most important decisions parents must make. What type of learning environment will…
